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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Our Mission is to:

Love God
Through worship
Love People
Through connecting with others
Live Like Jesus
Through loving & serving others

1 Church 2 Locations + ONLINE Worship

We are a missional church focused on discipleship and service.
The Tacoma Campus, located in the Summit View area of South Tacoma, has been committed to serving our community in Central Pierce County since our humble beginning in 1962.
In March 2025, OSLC merged with Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Puyallup Valley, right across the street from Puyallup High School. The people at Immanuel have been serving the community of Puyallup since 1921, and will continue to do so in amazing ways moving forward.
OSLC has been live streaming worship since 2016, but it was during the days of the pandemic in 2020 that we developed an online campus with the intention of staying connected with those who are not able to worship in person. Our Online Campus continues to reach over 300 people each week.
At Our Savior, our mission is to make disciples who love God, love people, and live like Jesus. As we pursue our mission, we value the following; fostering a culture of care and belonging, living generously, making truth relevant, living life on mission, being in a personal relationship with Jesus, and being true to God’s Word because God’s Word is true. This is who we are at our core. Generations of people in Central Pierce County know that Our Savior is a safe place to come as we are. Our partnerships with the community and local schools have cultivated unique relationships allowing us to be part of the solution for food insecurity, housing instability, and community development. Our Savior uniquely strives to be an intergenerational community of people who know and love the Word of God. Our programs focus on equipping each person to have a growing relationship with God as they Jesus on His mission where they live, work, learn, and play. ​ If you are a person of faith, little faith, or no faith - let’s figure out how best to love God, love people, and live like Jesus together.
Love you!Pastor Tim
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FAQ

I haven't been to church in a long time. Is It okay for me to come?

You bet! In fact, we don’t care if you've never been to church. Every weekend, many people visit OSLC for the first time. Our worship services are easy to follow and don’t require that you have any past church experience.

Do I have to be a Lutheran to come to OSLC?

Not at all. It is not necessary for you to be a Lutheran to come to OSLC. We are open to all people seeking to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Being Lutheran isn’t nearly as important as simply having a heart to seek Christ. If you want to learn more about Lutheran doctrine, that’s an option. But it’s certainly not a requirement for attending.

What can I expect when I come to services at OSLC?

Click below to read about what you can expect at our worship services.
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Worship Together
We gather to worship and praise Jesus Christ.
Connect in a Group
We connect to grow to be more like Jesus, and to impact our neighbors with the Gospel
Serve One Another
We serve on a team in our church, our community, and our world.

MEET OUR TEAM

TIM BAYER
Lead Pastor
Tim Bayer has served as Our Savior's Lead Pastor since September 2019. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University - Irvine, a National Leadership Facilitator and Resource, and with the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
Tim studied sociology, psychology, and theology prior to earning his M.Div at Concordia Seminary - St. Louis. He also is a candidate for an Ed.D (ABD) in Transformational Leadership.
He is married to Beth and they have three children. Together, they enjoy exploring the outdoors, experiencing culture, and pizza and movie nights.

Ministry Staff

Directors & Ministers
Matt Cario
Pastor of Discipleship, Tacoma Campus
Cary Hoff
Vicar, Site Director Puyallup Campus
Gerod Bass
Director of Worship Arts, Tacoma Campus
Jennifer Kirkpatrick
Director of Outreach & Connections, Tacoma Campus
Matt Kees
Director of Communications & Technical Arts
Dereem Hoff
Director of Schools & Women's Ministry
Nora Gass
Director of Operations


Shelly Lindow
Minister of Outreach & Connections, Tacoma Campus
Katie Hausler
Minister of Worship Arts, Tacoma Campus
Deborah Toenjes
Youth Minister, Tacoma Campus
Amy Schweim
Community Engagement Program Director, Puyallup Campus
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Kids Minister, Tacoma Campus
Lissa Ruggels
OSLC Preschool Director Tacoma Campus
Michelle Barger
Immanuel Learning Center Director, Puyallup Campus


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